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Quality of Life

From the lush agricultural valley to the recreational paradise of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the wonders of the wide open desert, Central California residents enjoy a lifestyle that offers affordable housing, mild climate, short commutes, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Central California communities—large and small—meld modern-day technology with the character of the heartland. Here, home ownership is more than the American dream—it’s reality. Dedication to family and the community are a way of life. The mild climate accommodates year ‘round outdoor pastimes, whether it’s a picnic and a pick-up game in a local park, a trip to the zoo, or more adventurous pursuits in the back country.

The rich agricultural valley produces food and fiber for the world, but those who live in its midst are the first to enjoy the flavorful bounty, fresh from the fields. Visits to farmers’ markets and local farms are a must. The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is filled with recreational opportunities from summer’s mountain biking, rock climbing and white water rafting to snow skiing and snow boarding in the winter. Rivers and lakes offer ample opportunities for fishing, boating and sail boarding. And the unique geologic formations of the high Mojave Desert mark a landscape that sustains the remnant, modern space vehicles, off-road enthusiasts and other visitors.

For Central California residents, it’s an easy jaunt to Yosemite where you’ll marvel at the massive monolith of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls (the highest in North America) and Tuolumne Meadows. In Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, you’ll discover the largest living things on Earth—the Giant Sequoias. A trek into the Gold Country will take you back to the days of the Gold Rush. Other points of interest include the National Tree Monument, Ansel Adams Wilderness, the Kings River natural habitat for Golden Trout, and the Madera Wine Trail. The Pacific Ocean is only two hours away, and Central California’s proximity to the state’s two population centers—San Francisco and Los Angeles—allow for easy day trips.